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Students on campus talk about Blackface
by Kelly Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–Blackface has been making headlines from coast to coast and students are talking about it on campus. Last month, a video surfaced of two female students of the University of Oklahoma wearing blackface and saying the N-word. This sparked backlash and media scrutiny upon the Oklahoma campus. Blackface appeared again in…
90s Exhibit Opens on Campus
by Moe Ellis RazorBACK to the 90’s opened in Silas H. Hunt Hall earlier this month. The shelves of memorabilia and artifacts highlight the university’s accomplishments throughout the decade. The exhibit’s creator and graduate student Mariah McElroy said the project was inspired by nostalgia. “Our inspiration for the RazorBACK to the 90’s exhibit was a…
ASG Hosts Safety Week
by Moe Ellis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Associated Student Government hosts Safety Week beginning Monday. The goal of the event is to bring awareness to five important safety topics including the Safe Ride program and sexual assault awareness. “The whole idea behind Safety Week is to raise awareness for the resources that the University provides…
One Event Allows Students to Update Wardrobe
by Moe Ellis University Programs sponsors Swap Till You Drop, a five-day clothes trading event. Students can bring clean, gently-used clothes to the Arkansas Union to donate or trade. The University of Arkansas Bookstore, Daisy Exchange and Boss Hog Outfitters are all partners of the event. “We’re trying to promote sustainability and clothing,” said Traditions…
Campus Food Pantry Cuts Ribbon on Remodel
by Elias Weiss (Traveler Contributing Reporter) Marking the completion of their two-month remodel and the eighth anniversary of pantry operation, the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry opened its doors for a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon. More than 50 people came to watch the ribbon cutting and tour the food bank. The remodel…
Phi Delta Theta Raises Awareness for Unhealthy College Relationships
by Ian Hoke (Traveler Staff Reporter) Leaders of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity attempted to educate students about how they can avoid unhealthy relationships and dating abuse at an event Jan. 29 called “Crazy Stupid College Love.” The Associated Student Government Office of Financial Affairs board members invited several guest speakers to the event to…
Students Received Free Tax Assistance First Time at UofA
by Katie Allen (Traveler Staff Reporter) Students received free tax assistance from the UofA this past week. This is the first year the UofA has provided free tax assistance for any students or faculty at the Wellness Center on campus, according to the UA Division of Student Affairs. Center for Community Engagement, the Northwest Arkansas…
Arkansas House Committee OKs Proposal on Abortion Ban
by Lydia Fielder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas legislators have drafted a bill that, if passed, will ban abortion in the state, but only if the constitutional right to an abortion is overturned. Today the House Public Health Committee backed a proposal to outlaw abortion in the Arkansas, except for medical emergencies, if the U.S. Supreme…
‘Shark Tank’ to Hold Casting in Bentonville
by Lydia Fielder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The widely popular TV series ‘Shark Tank’ casting team is headed to Northwest Arkansas to hold open calls for Season 11. Fayetteville consulting firm Startup Junkie is teaming up with ABC to host a casting call for this series that gives entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their product to…
XNA Adds Direct Flight to Nashville
by Lydia Fielder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport announced it will offer a nonstop flight to Nashville International Airport starting June 6. Last year, XNA saw almost a 9 percent increase in passenger traffic last year, according to an announcement on Allegiant’s webpage. Allegiant said it is excited to offer direct access…